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AV05 YRA

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,956 mi
Last recorded118,956 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 118,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 118,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 114,413 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 114,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,319 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 102,319 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,700 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,887 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 72,249 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 68,565 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Fail 23 Jan 2015 64,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,008 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 57,213 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,328 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,177 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 40,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,323 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,772 miles

creaking noise from steering when turning lock to lock

front wipers smear slightly

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AV05 YRA is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 YRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV05 YRA registered?

AV05 YRA is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2005.

Is AV05 YRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 YRA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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